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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Establishment of the Ocean Research
Advisory Panel and Solicitation of
Nominations for Membership
Office of Oceanic and
Atmospheric Research (OAR), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), Department of
Commerce (DOC).
ACTION: Notice; correction. The closing
date for receiving nominations for the
notice published on June 29, 2022 at
87–FR 38711 has been extended to
September 30, 2022.
AGENCY:
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Pursuant to the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Act and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), the NOAA
Administrator and the Co-Chairs of the
Ocean Policy Committee (OPC)
announce the establishment of the
Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP).
The ORAP shall advise the OPC on
certain ocean science and research
policies, procedures, priorities, and
other appropriate matters. The ORAP
charter shall terminate two years from
the date of its filing with the appropriate
U.S. Senate and House of
Representatives Committees unless
earlier terminated or renewed by proper
authority. Notwithstanding section 14 of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
the Advisory Panel shall terminate on
January 1, 2040. This notice also
requests nominations for membership
on the ORAP.
DATES: Nominations should be sent to
the email address specified below and
must be received by September 30,
2022.
ADDRESSES: Nominations and
applications should be submitted
electronically to Dr. Cynthia Decker, the
Designated Federal Officer (DFO),
ORAP, NOAA, at cynthia.decker@
noaa.gov, and email: Andrew.peck@
noaa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Cynthia Decker, DFO, ORAP, NOAA
(Phone Number: (202) 936–5847), Email:
cynthia.decker@noaa.gov) and Andrew
Peck, Program Support, ORAP, NOAA
(Phone Number: 202–964–1254), Email:
andrew.peck@noaa.gov) in the Office of
Science Support, Oceanic and
Atmospheric Research.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Document Citation: 87 FR 38711.
Document Number: 2022–13919.
SUMMARY:
I. Background and Authority
Establishment of the ORAP
implements a statutory requirement of
the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R.6395), 10 U.S.C.
8933 et seq. The ORAP is governed by
the FACA, as amended, 5 U.S.C. app.,
which sets forth standards for the
formation and use of advisory
committees. Responsibilities include the
following: (1) to advise the OPC on
policies and procedures to implement
the National Oceanographic Partnership
Program; (2) to advise the OPC on
matters relating to national
oceanographic science, engineering,
facilities, or resource requirements; (3)
to advise the OPC on improving
diversity, equity, and inclusion in the
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ocean sciences and related fields; (4) to
advise the OPC on national ocean
research priorities; and (5) any
additional responsibilities that the OPC
considers appropriate.
II. Structure
The ORAP shall consist of not fewer
than 10 and not more than 18 members
appointed by the co-chairs of the OPC,
including each of the following: (A)
three members who represent the
National Academies of Sciences,
Engineering, and Medicine; (B)
members selected from among
individuals who represent the views of
ocean industries, State, tribal, territorial
or local governments, academia, and
such other views as the co-chairs
consider appropriate; and (C) members
selected from among individuals
eminent in the fields of marine science,
marine technology, and marine policy,
or related fields.
Members shall serve in a
representative capacity; they are,
therefore, not Special Government
Employees. As such, members are not
subject to the ethics rules applicable to
Government employees, except that
they must not misuse Government
resources or their affiliation with the
ORAP for personal purposes. All
members of the ORAP will be appointed
by the OPC Co-Chairs for a three-year
term, with one member appointed by
the OPC Co-Chairs as the ORAP Chair.
Members may not serve on the ORAP
for more than two consecutive terms. A
member of the ORAP may not serve as
the ORAP Chair for more than two
terms. The ORAP shall meet not less
than two times each year. Additional
meetings may be called as deemed
desirable by the OPC. Members are
reimbursed for actual and reasonable
travel and other per diem expenses
incurred in performing such duties but
will not be compensated for their time.
As a Federal Advisory Committee, the
ORAP’s membership is required to be
balanced in terms of viewpoints
represented and the functions to be
performed. The OPC Co-Chairs shall
ensure that an appropriate balance of
academic, scientific, industry, and
geographical interests are represented
by the members of the ORAP. The OPC
Co-Chairs shall also make appointments
without discrimination on the basis of
age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, disability, or cultural,
religious, or socioeconomic status.
III. Nominations
Interested persons may nominate
themselves or third parties. An
application is required to be considered
for ORAP membership, regardless of
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whether a person is nominated by a
third party or self-nominated. The
application package must include: (1)
the nominee’s full name, title,
institutional affiliation, and contact
information; (2) identification of the
nominee’s area(s) of industry
perspective—academia, commercial
service provider, or end-user; (3) a short
description of his/her qualifications
relative to the kinds of advice being
solicited in this Notice; and (4) a current
resume (maximum length four [4]
pages). All nomination information
must be provided in a single, complete
package, and must be sent to the ORAP
DFO at the electronic address provided
above.
David J. Holst,
Chief Financial Officer/Administrative
Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric
Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
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Commerce, in accordance with the
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(PRA), invites the general public and
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Requests for additional information or
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activities should be directed to Chris
Fanning, Fishery Policy Analyst,
NOAA/National Marine Fisheries
Service, 501 West Ocean Blvd., #4200,
Long Beach, CA 90802, (562) 980–4198,
Chris.Fanning@noaa.gov.
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I. Abstract
This request is for extension, without
change, of a current information
collection. The purpose of this
collection of information is to comply
with the requirements of the
International Dolphin Conservation
Program Act (IDCPA), 16 U.S.C. 1414.
The IDCPA amended the Dolphin
Protection Consumer Information Act
(DPCIA), 16 U.S.C. 1385. The IDCPA
and the DPCIA authorize the Secretary
of Commerce to promulgate regulations
that implement the dolphin-safe
labeling standard in the United States
(U.S.) by the collection of documents on
the dolphin-safe status of tuna import
shipments and domestic tuna product
processing; by allowing documentary
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tracking and verification program; and
by verifying that tuna was not harvested
by a nation under embargo or otherwise
prohibited from exporting tuna to the
United States.
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complies with the requirements of the
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‘‘Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated
Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015’’ (Pub.
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of Commerce the authority to enact
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authority to implement fishery
management resolutions of the IATTC.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Establishment of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel and
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership
AGENCY: Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce
(DOC).
ACTION: Notice; correction. The closing date for receiving nominations
for the notice published on June 29, 2022 at 87-FR 38711 has been
extended to September 30, 2022.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Act and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), the NOAA Administrator and the Co-Chairs of the
Ocean Policy Committee (OPC) announce the establishment of the Ocean
Research Advisory Panel (ORAP). The ORAP shall advise the OPC on
certain ocean science and research policies, procedures, priorities,
and other appropriate matters. The ORAP charter shall terminate two
years from the date of its filing with the appropriate U.S. Senate and
House of Representatives Committees unless earlier terminated or
renewed by proper authority. Notwithstanding section 14 of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, the Advisory Panel shall terminate on January
1, 2040. This notice also requests nominations for membership on the
ORAP.
DATES: Nominations should be sent to the email address specified below
and must be received by September 30, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Nominations and applications should be submitted
electronically to Dr. Cynthia Decker, the Designated Federal Officer
(DFO), ORAP, NOAA, at [email protected], and email:
[email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Cynthia Decker, DFO, ORAP, NOAA
(Phone Number: (202) 936-5847), Email: [email protected]) and
Andrew Peck, Program Support, ORAP, NOAA (Phone Number: 202-964-1254),
Email: [email protected]) in the Office of Science Support, Oceanic
and Atmospheric Research.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Document Citation: 87 FR 38711.
Document Number: 2022-13919.
I. Background and Authority
Establishment of the ORAP implements a statutory requirement of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R.6395), 10 U.S.C. 8933 et seq. The ORAP is
governed by the FACA, as amended, 5 U.S.C. app., which sets forth
standards for the formation and use of advisory committees.
Responsibilities include the following: (1) to advise the OPC on
policies and procedures to implement the National Oceanographic
Partnership Program; (2) to advise the OPC on matters relating to
national oceanographic science, engineering, facilities, or resource
requirements; (3) to advise the OPC on improving diversity, equity, and
inclusion in the
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ocean sciences and related fields; (4) to advise the OPC on national
ocean research priorities; and (5) any additional responsibilities that
the OPC considers appropriate.
II. Structure
The ORAP shall consist of not fewer than 10 and not more than 18
members appointed by the co-chairs of the OPC, including each of the
following: (A) three members who represent the National Academies of
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; (B) members selected from among
individuals who represent the views of ocean industries, State, tribal,
territorial or local governments, academia, and such other views as the
co-chairs consider appropriate; and (C) members selected from among
individuals eminent in the fields of marine science, marine technology,
and marine policy, or related fields.
Members shall serve in a representative capacity; they are,
therefore, not Special Government Employees. As such, members are not
subject to the ethics rules applicable to Government employees, except
that they must not misuse Government resources or their affiliation
with the ORAP for personal purposes. All members of the ORAP will be
appointed by the OPC Co-Chairs for a three-year term, with one member
appointed by the OPC Co-Chairs as the ORAP Chair. Members may not serve
on the ORAP for more than two consecutive terms. A member of the ORAP
may not serve as the ORAP Chair for more than two terms. The ORAP shall
meet not less than two times each year. Additional meetings may be
called as deemed desirable by the OPC. Members are reimbursed for
actual and reasonable travel and other per diem expenses incurred in
performing such duties but will not be compensated for their time. As a
Federal Advisory Committee, the ORAP's membership is required to be
balanced in terms of viewpoints represented and the functions to be
performed. The OPC Co-Chairs shall ensure that an appropriate balance
of academic, scientific, industry, and geographical interests are
represented by the members of the ORAP. The OPC Co-Chairs shall also
make appointments without discrimination on the basis of age, race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or cultural,
religious, or socioeconomic status.
III. Nominations
Interested persons may nominate themselves or third parties. An
application is required to be considered for ORAP membership,
regardless of whether a person is nominated by a third party or self-
nominated. The application package must include: (1) the nominee's full
name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information; (2)
identification of the nominee's area(s) of industry perspective--
academia, commercial service provider, or end-user; (3) a short
description of his/her qualifications relative to the kinds of advice
being solicited in this Notice; and (4) a current resume (maximum
length four [4] pages). All nomination information must be provided in
a single, complete package, and must be sent to the ORAP DFO at the
electronic address provided above.
David J. Holst,
Chief Financial Officer/Administrative Officer, Office of Oceanic and
Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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